Senior Director, Accounting & Governance
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Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
Corporate Financial Accounting (CFA) is a headquarters-based accounting department responsible for the accounting and reporting relating to Marriotts investment development joint venture foreign exchange debt Environment Social and Governance (ESG) and international banking activities.
As a member of the Corporate Financial Accounting Team the Senior Director provides strong technical accounting financial reporting leadership and provides governance oversight of Marriotts ESG program. They will partner with other Marriott colleagues to lead various financial and operational management initiatives that support financial and ESG operational business objectives. This role involves taking lead on strategic planning and oversight of new processes and controls to support ESG reporting and compliance. The Senior Director will be responsible for overseeing the creation of comprehensive documentation strategies over ESG data to meet all internal control U.S. GAAP and international reporting requirements while also allowing for the flexibility to accommodate evolving future business needs. The Senior Director will also be a key contributor to Marriotts ESG regulatory readiness efforts globally offering strategic guidance and leadership on a program vision and execution against a project plan.
EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
Lead the design and implementation of ESG reporting processes and controls facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
Establish and nurture strong trusting relationships with Global Finance Engineering Continent Legal and other stakeholders and disciplines
Gain a comprehensive understanding of ESG-related risk controls SEC and international reporting standards
Navigate and ensure compliance with international regulations such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) integrating global standards into Marriotts practices.
Give strategic direction and leadership to the ESG Program Management Office on all global regulatory readiness efforts and work tracks
Drive decision making by presenting reasonable options concisely explaining the pros and cons of such options and providing recommendations
Lead the implementation of an ESG reporting and management tool
Ensure robust documentation and communication of processes to relevant teams overseeing effective execution.
Oversee the preparation of ESG disclosures ensuring they meet external audit requirements.
Exhibit leadership in adopting and learning new and emerging ESG reporting frameworks encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.
Maintain and disseminate up-to-date knowledge on ESG reporting frameworks industry standards and technical advancements.
Lead training with cross functional leaders to facilitate adoption of new processes and controls designed in ESG reporting place
Lead in and lead ESG-related steering committees as needed
CANDIDATE PROFILE
KEY TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE
Excellent project management skills
Advanced PC skills proficient in Microsoft Office products
PeopleSoft software experience preferred
Expert knowledge of accounting (U.S. GAAP) and auditing principles required
High degree of initiative personal responsibility and integrity
Exceptional interpersonal and oral/written communications skills required
Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Ability to identify issues recommend solutions and implement resolutions
Strong analytical skills and effective problem-solving abilities; makes decisions using data; anticipates risks and consequences of current issues on future project outcomes
Ability to build and maintain key relationships and to coordinate with other departments
Customer-service oriented perspective and an effective listener
Independent motivated leader adept at identifying needs/requirements and taking independent action
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Bachelors degree required (Accounting/ Finance major preferred)
CPA a plus
Minimum 8 years experience including managing others
Marriott International is an equal opportunity believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive people-first are committed to non-discrimination onanyprotectedbasis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Required Experience:
Exec
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
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